salivate
verb (used without object)
to produce saliva.
salivating
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present participleof salivate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Investors are salivating over the initial public offering of Cerebras Systems.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
Many in the industry are practically salivating at the prospect of the advertising bonanza a visit from Kelce could entail—especially if Swift were to tag along.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2025
“Nebraska ’82,” the 37-track collection, clears the vaults for fans who have been salivating to hear the fabled “electric” recordings with the E Street Band.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2025
"I was sweating, salivating and struggling to concentrate."
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2025
My mouth is salivating at the sight of all this food.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
